Histology Lab Assistant — Full-Time, Pathology Support

NCH Healthcare System, Inc.

Naples (FL)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 30,000

Full time

2 hours ago

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Job summary

NCH Healthcare System, Inc. in Naples, FL is seeking a Histology Lab Assistant to support the pathology department. You will accession and process tissue specimens, manage cassettes and slides, and assist the Pathologist during procedures.

The role requires attention to detail, ability to handle hazardous materials and chemicals per safety protocols, and basic computer skills to document workflow. This is a full-time, day shift position based at 350 7th Street North, Naples, with commitment to

Qualifications

Minimum of High School or GED required.
Basic computer knowledge: ability to operate a PC, create/save/print documents, input data.

Responsibilities

Accession Histology and Cytology specimens with a high degree of accuracy.
Disposes of retained patient materials according to protocol.
Maintains patient blocked material, slides and retained (wet) materials in an organized manner.
Able to recycle reagents: alcohol, xylene and formalin if needed.
Clean/changes staining lines, processors, cover slipper and cryostats with a high degree of accuracy. Logs data onto QC sheets.
Assist Pathologist with bone marrow and FNA procedures.
Prepares and stains cytology slides using the cyto-spin method.
Understands and uses appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for specified task.
Maintains patient confidentiality. Abiding with all regulatory guidelines related to release of information.